UniSuper names new chief investment officer
UniSuper has appointed former Colonial First State (CFS) investment management chief and general manger John Pearce to the position of chief investment officer.
In his new role, Pearce will be based in Melbourne and head up the 24-member investment team.
During his time at CFS between 2000 and 2006, Pearce played a significant role in industry policy development while also serving as board member and deputy chairman of the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA).
More recently, Pearce has headed global asset management at insurance company Ping An of China.
According to UniSuper, the team manages approximately $21 billion spread across all the major listed asset classes, as well as significant direct holdings in infrastructure, private equity and property.
“Like everyone, UniSuper is facing a challenging investment environment. However, John’s combined experience and expertise makes him the ideal candidate to lead the fund’s investment portfolio through this period," UniSuper chief executive Terry McCredden said.
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